Site Inspections, Disclaimers, and Warnings

Site Inspections, Disclaimers, and Warnings

Site Inspection

Important: It is your responsibility to fully review the offering brochure and personally locate and thoroughly inspect the parcel before submitting a bid or application to purchase.

The land chosen by a bidder/applicant is taken AS IS with no guarantees, neither expressed nor implied, as to its suitability for any intended use. The submission of a bid or application constitutes acceptance of the parcel AS IS and WHERE IS. The reader is referred to the "No Warranty of Suitability or Fitness" section further down this page for more information.

No Warranty of Suitability or Fitness

Important: In accordance with 11 AAC 67.022 No Warranty Implied, by selling, granting, or leasing land, the state does not give or imply any warranty as to the land's fitness, use, or suitability, or whether public utilities or services will be provided. It is the responsibility of the purchaser, grantee, or lessee to determine whether the land will meet his needs.

Parcels are sold AS IS and WHERE IS with all faults, and in the condition as of the date of the sale. The State of Alaska makes no warranty, expressed nor implied, nor assumes any liability whatsoever regarding the social, economic, or environmental aspects of the parcel, including, without limitation, the soil conditions, water drainage, access, or natural or artificial hazards that may exist, or the profitability of the parcel.

It is your responsibility to inspect the parcel and be thoroughly acquainted with the parcel's condition prior to bidding or applying to purchase. It is also your responsibility to determine and consider in your decision to enter into a purchase encumbrances (or the possibility of encumbrances) that may affect the use of the property, including those of record or apparent by inspection of the property.

Hazardous Materials and Potential Contaminants

You are responsible for personally and thoroughly inspecting the property and familiarizing yourself with the condition and quality of the land. Unless otherwise noted herein, there are no known environmental hazards present within the parcels listed herein. However, DNR has not necessarily inspected all the parcels to determine if refuse or hazardous waste is present. The State of Alaska makes no representations or warranties, expressed nor implied, concerning the existence or absence of any hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, contaminants, or pollutants on the lands in this offering. The State of Alaska further assumes no liability for the removal of hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, contaminants, or pollutants, nor for the remediation of the site should such substances eventually be found. The purchaser of the parcel is responsible for the disposal of any existing refuse or wastes and its related costs, regardless of date of existence.

Existing Improvements

Some parcels may have existing improvements, structures, and/or limited development on the land. Unless otherwise noted, the minimum bid price for these parcels includes the value of the improvements. If any such improvements exist on parcels in these offerings, the State of Alaska makes no representations or warranties, expressed nor implied, concerning the existence or condition of such items. You are responsible for personally and thoroughly inspecting the parcels prior to submitting a bid or application and buyers assume all responsibility for such items. Refer to the "Hazardous Materials and Potential Contaminants" section below for additional information and disclaimers.